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TIFF: Orlando Bloom Pushes Himself to the Edge in ‘The Cut’

Sporting competitions exist for the enjoyment of others but have been linked to many troubling health risks. That hasn’t stopped many events and institutions from continuing to be popular and to attract those who are willing to do whatever it takes to compete and win. Intense physical transformations are often necessary, and there may be…

TIFF: A Confusing Picture of a Man in ‘Oh, Canada’

It’s hard to know how to distinguish fact from fiction, especially when someone else is telling the story. Details tend to play into the believability of a particular tale, and while specifics can make something seem realer, they can also reveal rehearsed inventions that have no basis in truth. Paul Schrader’s latest film Oh, Canada…

Toronto International Film Festival : ‘Can I Get a Witness?’ Envisions a Bold and Fascinating Future

One of the reasons that people fear death is that they don’t know when it’s coming. Not knowing what happens afterward is also important, but the uncertainty of how a final day or moment might be spent without tying up loose ends or properly saying goodbye can be truly terrifying. Can I Get a Witness?…

Toronto International Film Festival : A Mesmerizing Relationship in ‘Matt and Mara’

Old friends seeing each other again for the first time in years can feel like picking back up without any time lost. While that nostalgic sentiment may be genuine and powerful, the likelihood that circumstances for both of them haven’t changed in their time apart is not high. Depending on their situations, the reunion may…